Meaning & use
Swimmingly
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In a smooth, effortless, and successful manner.
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The negotiations went swimmingly, and both sides signed the deal within an hour.
Everything was going swimmingly until the power went out.
A note on using this word
Despite its root in 'swim,' the word has nothing to do with water; it simply describes things proceeding without a hitch.
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Words with an opposite meaning
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